Dawn of Defiance

[Max]

Surussk is pretty sure there is more going on here than credits, and he missed whatever started it all. However, he figures his role at this point is to look angry with the "thief", which will be easy. Annoyed with himself (a warrior must always be aware of what goes on around him - missing things like this could be fatal), Surussk transfers his anger at his own inattention to the "thief" and glares at him.

 

[Dalamar]

"Oh, thank you, officer," Duella smiles at the officer. "I was frightened that my hard-earned money would be lost."

 

[Dragoon]

EF looks on at the commotion about the cries from the party about the man being a thief, "Self is confused by the turn of events."

 

[OnlytheStrong]

"Droid, this thief has stolen our madam's money. No need to worry however, this officer has politely captured this man." Kered turns his head toward Duella, but does not look directly at her, "Please madam, allow me to inform your slaves what is going on." Kered waits for her to wave her hand in dismissal before he takes Surussk, Koyi, and EF to the side and whispers to them, This man was one at the place where the incident occured earlier. He noticed us, which is why he took off running. Swallow your pride warrior, all our lives depend on acting now. For the greater glory, this dishonor must be absorbed. Getting us killed here will deny you greater honor in the long run."

 

[Dalamar]

Duella nods at Kered and and waves her hand vaguely.

 

[Wintergypsy]

The man looks panicked, but he bows befor Duella and says: "I'm sorry for stealing your credits ma'm. Here they are" He gives you 50 of his own credits, thinking they're yours ." The crowd then disolves and the dutybound officer goes off again. People don't look at the party suspiciously anymore, 'knowing' that they're part of Duella's servant-group.

The caught spy stands about a bit unsurely, as if waiting to be questioned...

 

[Dalamar]

For a moment, Duella wonders what the bounty hunter could've whispered in the other man's ear to make it so compliant.
"Now, then," she begins softly, speaking to the caught spy. "I recall seeing you a couple of decks lower attacking another woman. Don't you think it would be fair for you to, as compensation for causing me such discomfort, explain why you have such strong tendencies for attacking innocent women?"

 

[Wintergypsy]

He answers: "It wasn't me attacking ma'm..i made sure i got out before the situation got out of hand..." You all notice he's struggling to find a way to escape, and that he's clearly holding something back...

 

[Max]

Deciding to play his role, Surussk moves behind the man to cut off any escape. He looms over the much shorter human and says, "My mistress demands the truth, human. Tell her what she needs to know, or she'll give you to me and I'll make you talk. You won't enjoy it."

Surussk is not touching the man, however he is ready to grab him if he tries to bolt.

 

[OnlytheStrong]

Kered says nothing but moves around behind the man.